Teacher of Humanities
Queensbury Academy
Central Bedfordshire
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS
- Job type:
- Part Time, Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2017 or January 2018
- Apply by:
- 6 July 2017
Job overview
Queensbury Academy is a good school and one which is committed to moving to outstanding as quickly as possible. We recognise that recruiting high quality staff is of the utmost importance as we continue to improve and expand.
We are looking to appoint a dynamic and enthusiastic individual to teach Humanities across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5. This post would be suitable for experienced colleagues or NQTs.
We are looking for a teacher who is:
- Passionate about their subject and able to deliver lessons that are exciting, engaging and inclusive.
- Able to motivate and inspire students to raise attainment across all ability ranges
- An enthusiastic, positive professional with strong interpersonal and team working skills.
Queensbury Academy is an extremely popular and over-subscribed Academy, situated on a pleasant site at the foot of Dunstable Downs – South Bedfordshire. We offer staff an outstanding induction programme; excellent support for professional development excellent facilities and resources and a very friendly working atmosphere.
The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS). CVs will not be accepted for any posts based in the Academy.
Further information and an application form can be obtained from the Academy website at www.queensburyacademy.com or for further information contact
Mrs L Norman, Principal’s PA at the Academy telephone number 01582 601241.
Closing date Friday 7th July 2017 noon
Interviews will be held as soon as possible afterwards
Attached documents
About Queensbury Academy
- Queensbury Academy
- Langdale Road, Dunstable
- Bedfordshire
- LU6 3BU
- United Kingdom
Our school is proud to be part of Anthem, a multi-academy trust that creates ambitious and successful schools where every child thrives.
Queensbury Academy is an 11-18 co-educational comprehensive academy, with a growing Sixth Form. The school is situated on a pleasant site at the foot of Dunstable Downs, South Bedfordshire.
Queensbury is the school of choice in Dunstable and has been oversubscribed for the past four years. Its growing Sixth Form has expanded by 25% in the past year thanks to the quality of teaching and the range of courses on offer.
Our diverse and inclusive community will provide the next generation with the skills and knowledge required to grow in learning and in life.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, visitors, and volunteers to share in this commitment. All post holders are subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, suitable references, and other essential checks. Staff involved in recruitment and selection of employees are trained in safer recruitment, and all our staff and volunteers undertake Child Protection training.
Employee Benefits Include:
- Pension schemes - TPS (Teachers) and LGPS (Non-Teachers)
- CPD certified opportunities - available to all employees
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - providing wellbeing and confidential advice services
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Health Shield Scheme
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